Employee Relations Contractor

We are looking for an Employee Relations Contractor to support a workplace culture built on fairness, consistency, and respectful employee interactions in Loves Park, Illinois. This Contract position will focus on addressing employee concerns, guiding leaders on workplace matters, and helping maintain compliance with company policies and employment practices. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, effective communication skills, and hands-on experience navigating sensitive employee relations situations.

Responsibilities:
• Manage employee relations cases from initial intake through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up and clear documentation.
• Advise managers on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance issues, and appropriate corrective action.
• Conduct thorough and impartial reviews of employee complaints, gathering facts and recommending practical next steps.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to promote consistent application of company policies and employment standards.
• Identify patterns in employee concerns and share insights that help reduce risk and improve the employee experience.
• Support conflict resolution efforts by facilitating conversations and helping teams work through workplace challenges.
• Maintain accurate records related to investigations, case activity, and outcomes in accordance with internal requirements.
• Provide guidance on sensitive employee matters while balancing business needs, fairness, and compliance obligations.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters in a corporate or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, workplace investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to document cases clearly and maintain organized, confidential records.
• Skilled at analyzing complex workplace issues and recommending balanced, practical solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency with standard business systems and HR documentation tools.

Compensation

$27.00-$35.00 Hourly

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